Ji Tang

Chapter 713 Xie Lian’s Growth

On this day, Xie Lian was working at the official office of the Ministry of Household Affairs as usual.Fang Xuanling concurrently serves as the Minister of Hubu, but as the prime minister, Fang Xuanling has no time to come to the Hubu!

Therefore, government affairs are often handled by Xie Lian, the left minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs.Only when he can't handle it himself will he ask Fang Xuanling for instructions.

"Xie Shilang, this is the harvest situation in Guanzhong this year! Wheat harvest has been completed in all counties. Fortunately, this year is another bumper harvest. Compared with last year, this year's harvest is about half a percent more."

The right minister of the household department is a descendant of the Wang family. As one of the five surnames and seven Wangs, the Taiyuan Wang family has allowed Xie Lian, a small Xie family in Jiangdong, to climb over his head. It is impossible to be unconvinced, but who would let him behind his back? There are people.

Although I was not convinced, I could only think to myself that if I really wanted to make things difficult for others, I would never be able to walk around in circles.

Nowadays, the aristocratic family is severely suppressed. The better thing is that as long as they work conscientiously, the emperor still protects them.

"Not bad!"

After years of training, Xie Lian has long been able to tolerate favors and humiliations, but he is still happy to hear that grain production has increased this year!
Half of the increase in production is not a small amount. There are 1000 million fertile fields in Guanzhong, and half of it is tens of millions of dan of grain. This can feed a lot of people.

With the completion of the layout of Sinong Division in Guanzhong, starting from last year, there is no need to transfer grain from other places to Beijing.This year, it is even possible to support Longxi or save it as a reserve.

If you have food in your hands, you will not panic. Only when you have food in your hands can you feel at ease.

"Very good. Guanzhong is the foundation of the Tang Dynasty. As long as Guanzhong can be self-sufficient, this is the greatest credit."

"In this case, we cannot enjoy such good news alone. I will go and report the good news to our prime ministers. You are working hard to report the local officials who have performed well this year, and I will give them credit!"

Wang Shilang was overjoyed when he heard this and said quickly: "It's not hard, it's not hard! I'll do it now!"

This was a good opportunity to gain connections and favors, how could I not be happy?

The aristocratic family is in a difficult situation now, and it is time for them to find a relationship in the court again.No matter how small a mosquito is, it's just meat, let alone dozens of officials above the county magistrate's level.
"Well, you stay busy first and I'll be there."

After speaking, he got up and left.

Looking at Xie Lian's leaving figure, Wang Shilang had to lament Xie Lian's growth.

Who said it’s hard to have a noble son from a poor family, isn’t that true?
There are people behind him who support him, and His Majesty has great trust in him. As long as he lasts a few more years, he will not be able to lose his position as minister.

Shake your head, don't think about this, you need to think about this matter carefully.He didn't believe that Xie Lian didn't understand the meaning. This was to give himself a sweet spot.

But how to maximize benefits and not let people gossip is the key.

Xie Lian hurried all the way to Shangshu Province and walked to Fang Xuanling's room.

"I'm going to pay my respects to the Prime Minister!"

Fang Xuanling squinted her eyes and smiled immediately when she saw it was Xie Lian.

"It turns out to be Zizheng, what? Are you free to come to my place today?"

After saying that, he rested his hand on the pen and said with a wry smile: "My eyes are getting worse and worse, and I can't see clearly when I'm far away. You have time to talk to Ziyi and catch a shark for me."

Xie Lian smiled and said: "This is his duty. The prime minister works hard for the Tang Dynasty. He is an idle prince, so it is right for him to help. Don't worry!"

"You, you, you are getting better and better at talking now. That boy is not an easy man, so you always say good things about him."

Xie Lian smiled and said nothing. It was a joke. If his son-in-law didn't protect him, who would?

"Oh, by the way, you don't go to the Three Treasures Hall for anything. What's the matter this time?" Fang Xuanling asked.Xie Lian did not dare to neglect, so he took out the document and handed it to him, saying: "This year's grain harvest in Guanzhong is half a percent higher than last year. I just want to make you happy too."

"Hey~ Is this true?"

Sure enough, Fang Xuanling said hurriedly.

After taking the paperwork and seeing the clear numbers on it, I was ecstatic!
There have been constant natural disasters in Guanzhong in the past few years. Thinking about the locust plague that year, he still has lingering fears.Had it not been for effective control of the locust plague, who knows how many people would have starved to death.

Shandong and other places are also beyond reach and have only recovered in the past few years.Although it is possible to bring food from other places to Beijing, the losses on the road are too great.

Now that the grain production in Guanzhong has increased, there will be a surplus compared with this year. This is a great joy.

"Okay, okay, God is blessing the Tang Dynasty. As long as there is no chaos in Guanzhong, the world will be peaceful. There will definitely be more in a few years. Ji Song has done a great job!"

Xie Lian said, "Stop praising him, Mr. Fang. He is the one who comes up with the ideas here. The Agriculture Department, the Ministry of Revenue, and the three provinces. Your Majesty, aren't you the one who fully supports him?"

"Otherwise, even if he has great abilities, he still won't be able to do it!"

Regarding Xie Lian's words, Fang Xuanling did not comment. He knew better than anyone else whose contribution it was.

"Okay, let's not talk about this anymore. Since you are here, just talk to me."

After saying that, he stood up and walked out, and Xie Lian quickly followed.

Walking on the path, listening to the annoying chirping of cicadas, only a slight breeze can feel a little cool!
"What Lao Du did last time was indeed unreasonable. Don't take it to heart. He just likes those things. He couldn't forget it when he saw it in Ziyi last time. He was almost stunned."

"This time, he actually used his sister to instigate that idiot Xue Wanche to go to Ziyi for it. This is too much."

Xie Lian didn't take it seriously and said with a smile: "I heard from Ziyi that this matter is not a big deal. It's just that the thing was handed down by my Xie family ancestors, but there are some obstacles!"

Without waiting for Fang Xuanling to speak, he continued: "However, it is impossible to have an orphan copy, but the printed copy is still fine. That brat was worried about losing or damaging it, so he spent a lot of money to print a batch. I will print it when I have time. Send it to Prime Minister Du, just don't pass it around casually."

When Fang Xuanling heard this, he immediately became happy.

"Now Lao Du is really embarrassed. He's so old that he almost lost his life. I'd like to thank you on his behalf."

After saying this, he was going to give up and be rude, but how could Xie Lian make him really salute to him?
He hurriedly stepped forward to stop him, and said: "How can this happen? Isn't it just a book? It is more gratifying than the ancestor to be valued by Prime Minister Du. It must not be like this!"

After saying that he was offered the job, Fang Xuanling gave up. If he really wanted to give a gift, Xie Lian couldn't bear it!
That is to say, Ji Song is a petty boy. If he can't come back for Lao Du Yuan, I don't know how to make fun of him next time we meet. That boy is very venomous.

As soon as the matter was settled, the two of them talked some more, and then Xie Lian said goodbye and left.

When he returned to the official office, he saw Du Ruhui. He quickly said: "How is the matter?"

Fang Xuanling didn't even look at him. She sat on the chair and said, "Huh, don't ask me for this kind of thing next time. It's really embarrassing."

Du Ruhui said sarcastically: "I didn't expect that boy Ji Song's eyes are too poisonous, he can see it right away."

Looking at his old friend, Fang Xuanling realized for the first time that he was so thick-skinned?
Being caught red-handed, you don’t reflect on yourself, and you still think that others have seen through your scheme?

Where is your face?

(End of this chapter)